Thank You Tiles

A friend of mine at school enlisted my help with some appreciation gifts for several people leaving the school for various reasons.  Because of the number of people, they needed something inexpensive but meaningful.  Here's what I came up with:

They will sit on a little easel to hold them up and will be personalized on the back.  We made a few extras just in case there are any more last minute moves.

I Love You Chalkboard

Here is the other card from last night's technique night.  I'm loving the chalkboard technique!  I have lots of thoughts running through my mind of ideas for this style of card.  It's super simple to get the chalkboard look.  Rub cardstock with embossing buddy.  Stamp the main image in Whisper White craft ink and then emboss with White embossing powder.  Pick up a bit of ink on a piece of soft fabric and rub on cardstock to look like the chalk board has been wiped off.   The lines are drawn on with a white colored pencil and a ruler. On this particular card, I stamped the heart outlines and wiped them lightly also with the soft fabric.  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Basic Gray, Polka Dot Parade DSP

Ink:  Whisper White Craft

Stamps:  Hearts a Flutter, My Little Valentine

Accessories:  Flower Trim, Ribbon, Heat Tool, White Embossing Powder, Tombow Multi, Needlepoint Border Textured Impressions Folder

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, Stampers!

Today’s the first day you can order from the Spring Mini!  Isn't it BEAUTIFUL?!?!  So many things in it that I just LOVE!  If you haven’t received your Spring Mini  or your Sale-a-Bration Mini (can receive SAB benefits beginning January 22), contact me, and I'll get one sent to you.

Valentine Treat Bundle (pictured on the left) Dates: January 3-21, 2013

You will have the opportunity to purchase the exclusive Valentine Treat Bundle. This bundle, created specifically for this special offer, contains the brand-new Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp (English only) and a package of 1" x 8" cellophane bags.

Bundle Item	Description	Retail Value	Special Bundle Price
132771	Valentine Treat Bundle  Includes the Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp (clear-mount) and 1" x 8" cellophane bags	$7.45	$5.95

My Little Valentine Promotion (pictured on the right) Dates: January 3-21, 2013

During the My Little Valentine promotion, you will get the Sealed with Love Simply Sent Kit FREE-a $7.95 value-when you purchase the brand-new My Little Valentine Set. This four-piece set was created exclusively for this promotion and will not be available again after January 21!  The My Little Valentine Stamp Set is only available in clear-mount.

Buy one of the following:

Item	Description	Price
132242	My Little Valentine (English; clear-mount)	$9.95
132245	Enamorados (Spanish; clear-mount)	$9.95
132248	Mon petit amour (French; clear-mount)	$9.95

Get this FREE:

Page	Publication	Item	Description	Retail Value
35	holiday catalog	126923	Sealed with Love Simply Sent	$7.95

The class calendar for the next 6 months will be coming out very soon!  Here are the classes for January J

 Thursday, January 3, 7 p.m. Technique Night.  Create two projects (including the card above) using the chalkboard technique with items from the Spring Mini.   All supplies will be provided including adhesive. Fee:  FREE—Stamp Club Members; $7—Customers/Guests (FREE when you place a $40 the night of the class)  RSVP ASAP!

Friday, January 11, 7 p.m.  Stamp Camp.  Fifteen all-occasion card designs will be available for you to create ten cards All supplies will be provided except SNAIL adhesive.  Please bring your own.    Fee:  $20—Stamp Club Members; $25—Customers & Guests  ($5 off when you place a $40 the night of the class).   RSVP by January 9 and receive $5 off.


Order your supplies here for the card above.  I was inspired for this creation when I saw Becky Roberts' card here.

Cardstock:  Melon Mambo, Pool Party, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink:  Whisper White Craft

Stamps:  Hearts a Flutter, Happy Valentine Heart

Accessories:  Baker's Twine, Dimensionals, Heat Tool, White Embossing Powder, Tombow Multi, Honeycomb Impressions Folder, Big Shot, Hearts a Flutter Framelits

Merry Christmas

I was inspired to make this card from our monthly demo magazine.  I used craft inks on this card.  The white ink is perfect for the the snowflakes and the red ink stamps perfectly (and can be seen and read) when stamped on ribbon!   Order your supplies here.
Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Whipser White, Real Red, Patterns DSP Subtles,
Ink:  Real Red & Whisper White Craft
Stamps:  Dear Santa, Christmas Greetings
Accessories:  Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Northern Frost Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Pearl Jewels, Dimensionals

Quickie Birthday

I snuck in this little card in Sierra's lunch bag this week on her birthday.  She liked getting a special birthday card in her lunch :)  Order your supplies here.
Cardstock:  Marina Mist, Subtles Prints DSP
Ink:  Whisper White Craft
Stamps:  Bring On the Cake
Accessories:  Wide Oval Punch, Dimensionals

Mad Hatter

Yes, I've been totally MIA the past two weeks.  That's what happens when the kiddos have a two-week fall break.  We've had a great two weeks...although, I think we're all ready for school to start again on Monday.  Hopefully, I'll be up and posting daily again. :)   My son attended an Alice in Wonderland birthday party yesterday.  I quickly came up with this Mad Hatter card to hold his gift card for the birthday girl.  I love how the craft ink shows up on DARK cardstock!  Order your supplies here.
Cardstock:  Cajun Craze, Basic Black
Ink:  Cajun Craze craft ink spot
Stamps:  Fabulous Phrases
Accessories:  Heat Tool

Invitation

At the first of the month, a friend contacted me and asked if I could help her with some invitations for a work event coming up. You're looking at the finished project. The invitation is a half of a page so the pocket is a full sheet of CS, scored in half, cut down to the score line, and then embossed. They turned out very nice and look so professional! Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Night of Navy, Brushed Silver
Ink: Night of Navy Craft
Stamps: Lovely Letters
Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice Impressions Folder, Dimensionals, Clear Embossing Powder, 1 3/4" & 1 3/8" circle punches

Thank You Chalkboard Flowers

I loved this technique so much I had to give it a try again with another bold image stamp. Love that Malon Mambo is staying in the new color line up. Isn't it fun with Pretty in Pink? Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Basic Black
Ink: Whisper White
Stamps: Upsy Daisy
Accessories: Melon Mambo Polka Dot Ribbon (reverse side), Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Basic Black Brad